Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China measuring 34 mm (w) x

measuring 34 mm (w) x 153 mm (l)

a scarce medal but in good/fair condition

He was attached for duty with the Canadian Y

Footnote: The Order of the People's Hero was instituted in 1943 and awarded for heroism and bravery in the field

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China measuring 34 mm (w) x(Orden de las Damas Nobles de la Reina Mara Luisa). Instituted 1792. Of superb manufacture, a finely enamelled white Maltese cross with Gold borders and a delicately enamelled purple frame in 18K Gold, each quadrant featuring alternating hand carved lions and castles in Gold connected by a thin chain, obverse centre medallion in white, purple and black enamels set in Gold, superimposed elaborate hand painted figure of Saint Ferdinand, reverse with